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POOL RULES
1) Food: All food
and beverages must be consumed at least 6 feet away from the pool. No
glass bottles or containers will be permitted in the pool area.
2)
Vandalism will be prosecuted, and parents will be held responsible for
any damage caused by their children. This could result in loss of
membership.
3) No pets are allowed.
4)
No bikes, motorcycles, etc. will be allowed inside the fenced area—they
must be parked at the bike rack outside the pool gate.
5) Swimwear consists of recognized bathing suits only. No one will be allowed to swim in cut off jeans.
6)
Diapers: No disposable diapers are permitted on infants and toddlers
using the pool. Please use swim diapers covered by plastic pants with
elastic
waistband and leg openings. Swim diapers are available for
purchase if needed.
7) Admission to the pool may be denied to
a) any person who appears to be intoxicated, or
b)
anyone who has a skin infection, sore or inflamed eyes, a cold, nasal
or ear discharge, any communicable disease, or open sores.
8) Children:
a)
All children younger than 10 years of age must be accompanied by a
member or guest who is 14 years of age or older. The older person must
provide careful supervision of the younger child.
b) All children under 3 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at least 16 years old.
c) Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied to the bathroom.
9) Adults (18+) will have priority concerning the use of lounges and chairs.
10) Absolutely no running will be allowed inside the pool area.
11)
Lifeguards: Please do not monopolize the time of the lifeguards on
duty. Lifeguards are not at the pool to baby sit. No one except
lifeguards will be permitted on the lifeguard stands. The lifeguards
are here to implement these rules, and, if the rules are abused, the
lifeguards will recommend action against the individuals involved.
12)
Diving area: One person at a time is allowed on the diving board.
Divers must dive straight off the end of the board. No swimming is
allowed in the diving area unless authorized by the lifeguards. Games
such as “sharks & minnows” will be limited to 15 minutes each hour
in the diving area.
13) Safety Breaks: Once very hour there will be a safety break for a period of 10 minutes Monday – Thursday and 15 minutes Friday – Sunday. During this break, children under the age of 16 will be required to leave the pool. The on-duty guards will blow the whistle to indicate the safety break start and end. It is important that all children leave the pool promptly when the whistle is blown at the start of the break period. At the discretion of the lifeguards, they may ask any child who is tardy in leaving the pool to sit out a comparative amount of time as this takes away from everyone else’s swim time. All children must remain out of the water during this time as there is no lifeguard supervision during the safety break. The purpose of this break is to give adults a chance to swim by themselves, allow the kids to rest, and to give the lifeguards a chance to catch up on their other duties and alternate breaks.
14)
Only appropriate water toys are permitted inside the fenced pool area
and in the pool at the discretion of the lifeguards. Tennis and other
hard plastic or rubber balls are not allowed in the pool. The use of
large rafts will be permitted at the discretion of the lifeguards. All
activities deemed unsafe by the lifeguards shall be prohibited.
15) Discipline problems are defined in two categories:
CLASS I:
Running, rough or dangerous play in and out of the water, general pool
rules violations, yelling, and boisterous conduct. These will be dealt
with on the following basis:
1st offense - reprimand
2nd offense - 5-30 min. ejection depending on severity of infraction
3rd offense - ejection for one full day - after contacting pool committee and parent
4th offense - ejection for one week
CLASS II:
Discipline problems are to include but are not limited to: being
present under the influence of drugs or alcohol, theft and destruction
of property. In the event immediate disciplinary action is needed,
lifeguards can suspend the offenders for the duration of the day. It is
not necessary to contact the Supervisor for a temporary suspension.
However, notification should be made as soon as action is taken.
Non-compliance of any punishment by offender will be construed to be the
next offense. All problems will be reported to the Pool Committee
Chairman.
16) When there is thunder and/or
lightening in the area, the pool must be cleared. The American Red
Cross stipulates that at least 30 minutes must elapse from the time of
the last thunderclap or lightening strike before anyone is allowed back
in the pool.
17) Guests: Members are
allowed to bring guests to the pool, but the member must accompany the
guest at all times. A sign in book and cash box is located in the Guard
House. Please sign your name, membership number and guest name(s) and
leave payment with the guard on duty. Weekday guests are $1 each;
weekend guests are $2 each. Non-members may come as guests a maximum of
6 times/summer. 18) House guests (those who
stay in the home of a member one or more nights) may use the pool.
Arrangements need to be made in advance with the Pool Chairman.
Last Revised 1/11
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